WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/92 
10 October 2008 
 (08-4842) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2008 
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of notifications issued during the month of August 
2008, which includes a total of 103 new notifications by 27 Members.  
 
 This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ARM/67 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Electricity systems and related struct ures To protect human life and health, to 
reduce the risk of damaging the property nd the environment  30/09/2008 
Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/68 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Boilers and rules for safe exploitation To protect human life and health, to 
reduce the risk of damaging the property and the environment  30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/59 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Bottled Drinking Water (HS: 22 01 90 
90) To maintain consumer protection 30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/60 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Cigarettes (ICS: 56.160) To ma intain consumer protection 30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/61 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Fruit Flavored Moassel Tobacco (ICS: 
56.160) To maintain consumer protection 30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/62 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Moassel Tobacco  
(ICS: 56.160) To maintain consumer protection 30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/63 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Loose Dates  
(HS: 08.04;  ICS: 67.080) To maintain consumer protection 06/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/64 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Organs and Viscera of Mutton, Goat, 
Cattle, Camel and Buffalo (Chilled and 
Frozen) (ICS: 67.120.10) To maintain consumer protection 05/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/65 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Aqueous Coconut Products: Coconut 
Milk and Coconut Cream To maintain consumer protection 06/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/66 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Edible Casein and Caseinates To maintain consumer protection 06/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/67 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Edible Vegetable Oils To ma intain consumer protection 06/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/68 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Dried Meat  
(ICS: 67.120.10 ) To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/69 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Prepared Meats: Dry and semi-dry 
fermented sausage (ICS: 67.120.10) To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/70 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Soybeans To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/71 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Salted Fish  (ICS: 67.120.30) To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 Bahrain 
G/TBT/N/BHR/72 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Recommendation of handling Energy 
drinks To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008  
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G/TBT/N/BHR/73 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Guava To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/74 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Canned Chestnuts To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/75 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Whole Maize (Corn) Meal To ma intain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/76 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Shellfish – Part 2: Chilled and frozen sea 
crab (ICS: 67.120.30) To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BHR/77 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Animal Feedingstuffs - Barley To  maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 Bahrain 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/78 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Animal feedingstuffs – Feeds for Dairy 
Cattle To maintain consumer protection 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/296 
07/08/2008 5.6.2 Isolating rubber gloves Protection of human safety 06/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/297 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Drugs Protection of human health 20/08/2008 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/298 
07/08/2008 5.6.2 Personal Protective Equipment Pr otection of human health 06/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CAN/248 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Food allergens derived from some f oods Protection of human health 24/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CAN/249 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor Vehicles,  Motor Vehicle Systems 
(ICS: 43.020, 43.040) Protection of human safety 16/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CAN/250 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 
(ICS: 43.020) Due to the free movement of goods and 
the open transportation system between Canada and the United States, it is 
important that the VIN systems be 
aligned. 11/09/2008 Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/251 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Aircraft (ICS: 33.020, 49.020) Protection of human safety 23/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/429 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Motorcycles and mopeds 
(ICS: 43.140; HS:8711) Traffic safety 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/430 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Mopeds  
(ICS: 43.140; HS:8711) Regulating the market and saving 
energy. 27/10/2008 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/431 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Motorcycles  
(ICS:  43.140;  HS: 8711) Regulating the market and saving energy 27/10/2008  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/432 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Jewellery and correlative products, 
including precious metal jewellery, base metal alloys jewellery and correlative products.  (ICS: 39.060) For the protection of human health 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/433 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Edison screw lampholders specially used 
for explosion-proof luminaires (ICS: 29.140.10) Regulating the market and improving the 
quality and safety of the products 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/434 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Portable induction cooker  
(ICS:  97.040.10) Regulating the market and ensuring the 
safety of people and property 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/435 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Disinfecting Tableware Cabinets  
(ICS: 97.040.40;  HS: Y63) Regulating the market, ensuring the 
safety of people and property, and the 
health of people 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/436 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 High-voltage alternating current switch-
fuse combinations designed with 
nominal voltages above 3 kV up to and including 35 kV, frequencies of 50 Hz used in three-phase alternating current systems for indoor or outdoor 
installations To regulate the market and ensure 
personal safety 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/437 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Transportable motor operated single 
spindle vertical moulders  
(ICS:  25.140.20) To protect human safety 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/438 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Transportable motor operated planers 
and thicknessers (ICS: 25.140.20) To protect human safety 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/439 
28/08/2008 2.9.2 Hand held motor-ope rated electric tile 
saws (ICS:  25.140.20;  HS:  84672990). To protect human safety 27/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/440 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Large steam sterilizers  
(ICS: 11.080.10;  HS:  8419) Ensuring the safety and efficiency of 
sterilizers and sterilized products, protecting human’s health and safety. 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/441 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Conventional moisture regains of 
textiles (ICS: 59.080.01, HS:  5001 - 5604, 5801 - 5804, 6001 - 6310). Regulating the market and trade 
convenience 28/10/2008 China (cont'd)  
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/442 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Retail commodity Regulating the market and promoting 
commodity circulation 28/10/2008  
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Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/115 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 Zinc-carbon and alkaline cells and 
batteries (HS: 8506.10, 8506.10.11.00, 8506.10.19.00, 8506.10.91, 8506.10.91.10, 8506.10.91.90, 8506.10.99.00 and 8506.80 Prevention of practices liable to mislead 
consumers and environmental protection 04/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/80 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.100.40 Protection of human life and health; 
Consumer information 30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/81 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.100 Protection of human life and health; 
Consumer information 30/09/2008 Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/82 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.100.01 Protection of human life and health; 
Consumer information 11/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/SLV/122 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fish and fishery products  (HS: 03 and 
tariff headings 1603 to 1605;   
ICS: 67.120.30) Protection of human health 14/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/SLV/123 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 Fish and fishery products:  HS: 03 and 
tariff headings 16.03 to 16.05;  ICS: 67.120.30). Protection of human health 14/10/2008 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/124 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fish and fishery products:  (HS:  03 and 
tariff headings 1603 to 1605  ICS:  67.120.30) Protection of human health 14/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/205 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Animal by-products Protection of  public and animal health 30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/206 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles Safety and environmental protection.  30/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/207 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 49 pesticide active substances Pr otection of human health and the 
environment 06/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/208 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electrical and electronic household and 
office equipment To ensure the free movement of 
equipment complying with the requirements in the EU; Protection of the 
environment 11/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/209 
12/08/2009 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Any goods or services which are 
supplied for distribution, consumption or use on the Community market whether in return for payment or free of charge Protection of the environment 10/11/2008 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/210 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 Fresh fruit and vegetables (ICS: 67) Si mplification of the Regulation (EC) No 
1580/2007 14/10/2008  
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France G/TBT/N/FRA/89 
07/10/2008 2.9.2 B10, B30 To reduce the environmental and health 
risks linked to waste water discharge 06/10/2008 
India G/TBT/N/IND/35 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 All gasoline/CNG/LPG and diesel 
vehicles covered by the Central Motor Vehicles  Rules 1989 and its subsequent amendments. Safety and pollution control 10/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/216 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Dishwashing powders for dishwashing 
machine (HS: 34.02; ICS: 71.100.40) Protection of human health 12/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/217 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 Lamp controlgear  
(ICS: 29.120.40;  HS: 85.35, 85.36) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/218 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Aquarium luminaires  
(HS: 8539; ICS: 29.140.40). Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers. 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/219 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Portable fire extinguishers  
(HS: 84.24.100; ICS: 13.220.10) Protection of human health 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/220 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear 
assemblies (HS: 85.35; ICS: 29.130.20, 
29.240.99) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/221 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Biodiesel  
(HS: 2710.1000, 1518; ICS: 75.160.20). Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/222 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Ventilation for buildings  
(ICS: 91.140.30). Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/223 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Tungsten lamps  
(HS:  8539.2110; ICS:  29.140.20). Removal of trade barriers and trade 
facilitation 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/224 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Hand propelled wheelchairs  
(HS: 8713; ICS: 11.180.10). Removal of trade barriers and trade 
facilitation 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/225 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Electric dishwashers  
(HS: 8422.11; ICS: 97.040.40). Removal of trade barriers and trade 
facilitation 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/226 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Slabs for stair surfacing (HS: 6802.90 ; 
ICS: 91.060.30, 91.100.15). Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/227 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Semiconductor converters (HS: 85.02, 
8504.40.70; ICS: 31.080, 29.200, 17.220, 31.100.10) Removal of trade barriers and trade 
facilitation 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/228 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Tungsten filament lamps  
(HS: 8539.2110; ICS: 29.140.20) Removal of trade barriers and trade 
facilitation 28/10/2008 Israel 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/229 
29/08/2008 2.9.2' Fluorescent lamps  
(HS: 8539.30; ICS: 29.140.30). Removal of trade barriers and trade 
facilitation 28/10/2008  
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Israel (cont'd) G/TBT/N/ISR/230 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) 
(HS:  8504.40.70; ICS: 29.200, 17.220, 31.100.10). Protection of human health 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/263 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 The chemical substances pursuant to the 
provision of item 3-2 of Article 2 of the Industrial Safety and Health Law (Law No. 57 of 1947) and the mixture of the 
said chemical substances To prevent hazards to workers due to the 
chemical substances, etc 11/10/2008 
Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/264 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles (HS: 87.01-08, 87.11, 
87.13-14 and 87.16) To improve safety of vehicles and to 
harmonize with relevant international 
standards 22/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/KEN/120 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Medical gases (ICS: 11.040) Consumer safety 28/10/2008 Kenya 
G/TBT/N/KEN/121 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Medical gases (ICS:  11.040) Consumer safety 28/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/181 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Beef, pork, chicken, rice, Kimchi To establish market and distribution 
order of agricultural and livestock products and to provide correct information for purchase to consumers Not specified 
G/TBT/N/KOR/182 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 Foods Protection of consumers and promotion 
of public health 11/10/2008 Korea, 
Republic of  
G/TBT/N/KOR/183 
27/08/2008 2.9.2 Herbal medicine, etc Protection of human health 26/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/149 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Persons carrying out work or activities 
relating to the artificial infiltration of 
rainwater and surface runoff into soil 
and subsoil through installations or groups of installations with a capacity exceeding 60 litres per second (l/s) Not stated 24/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/150 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 Persons carrying out activities involving 
the application of methods that must be used to combat and control bark insects. Not stated Not specified Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/151 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 Medical care providers Not stated 29/09/2008  
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G/TBT/N/MEX/152 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 Exploitation of aquatic animal resources 
in the Netzahualcóyotl (Malpaso) reservoir, located in the municipalities of Berriozábal, Tecpatán and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa in the State of Chiapas Not stated 30/09/2008 
Mexico 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/MEX/153 20/08/2008 2.9.2 Paints, inks, varnishes, lacquers and 
enamels Not stated Not specified 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/46 
12/08/2008 2.9.2 All tariff numbers in chapters 1-22 of 
the working tariff code are included. Food safety and public health safety 06/10/2008 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/37 
27/08/2008 2.9.2 HALAL food Consumer health in view of religion 
requirements 26/10/2008 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/20 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Taps, cocks, valves and similar 
appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, 
vats or the like, including pressure-
reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves Protection of human health and safety 
and prevention of practices likely to 
mislead consumers 30/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/SGP/4 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 Single-phase clothes dryer namely an 
assembly consisting of a rotating drum To provide the product’s energy 
efficiency information to consumers via labels 06/10/2008 
Singapore 
G/TBT/N/SGP/5 
15/08/2008 2.9.2 Motor vehicle namely a mechanically 
propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on public roads To provide the motor vehicle’s fuel 
consumption and CO2 emissions to consumers via labels. 06/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/85 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Sunflower seed  (HS: 12.06) Cons umer safety and information 18/10/2008 South Africa 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/86 
29/08/2008 2.9.2 Soya beans (HS: 12.01) Consumer safety and information 18/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHE/991 
05/08/2008 2.9.2 Food contact materials (plastic 
materials, silicone materials). Protection of consumers against 
impairment of health 15/10/2008 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/100 
05/08/2008 2.9.2 Toys Hamonization of the Swiss legislation 
with EC consumer protection rules 15/10/2008 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/49 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting 
services – Performance requirements (ICS 29.140.30) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
                                                      
1 G/TBT/N/TTO/48 and G/TBT/N/TTO /50-57 have been cancelled  
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G/TBT/N/TTO/58 
18/08/2008 2.9.2 Specification for Evidential Breath 
Analyzers.  (ICS: 71.040.50) Protection of human health and safety  06/10/2008 Trinidad and 
Tobago (cont'd)
 G/TBT/N/TTO/59 27/08/2008 2.9.2 PPE – Industrial Safety Footwear - 
Specification.  (ICS: 13.340.50) Protection of human health and safety 27/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TUN/21 
05/08/2008  2.9.2 Fresh potatoes and tomatoes Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
consumers 10/09/2008 
Tunisia 
 
G/TBT/N/TUN/22 
05/08/2008 2.9.2 Packaged natural mineral water and 
drinking water Protection of public health and 
prevention of practices likely to mislead 
consumers 10/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/407 
01/08/2008 2.9.2 HPV chemicals (HS: 29; ICS: 19, 
71.080) Protection of human health and the 
environment 22/10/2008 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/408 
07/08/2008 2.9.2 Carbofuran  
(HS 38.0810:  ICS 71.100, 65.100) Protection of human health 29/09/2008 
Uruguay G/TBT/N/URY/3 
21/08/2008 5.6.2 Botanical seeds and plant propagation 
material Transparency of trade in seeds and plant 
propagation material 01/09/2008 
Viet Nam G/TBT/N/VNM/3 
27/08/2008 2.9.2 Industrial explosive materials 
(Explosives HS 3602.00 and Explosive Articles HS 3603.00) To ensure the human safety and 
environment protection 25/11/2008 
 
 
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